Category: Practice News
Cascadia Eye Doesn’t Prescribe Dangerous Eye Drops
Posted in Bellingham, Dilating Eye Drops, Medical, Practice News
VIDEO BLOG Hi, I’m Dr. Howell, one of the optometrists here at Cascadia Eye. While talking to patients, some people have reported being nervous about taking eye drops–especially over-the-counter artificial tears–after reading some news reports. These news reports said that there are some over-the-counter eye drops that were contaminated and caused vision loss and even death,… Read More
Ophthalmologist Surgeon joins Cascadia Eye
Posted in Mount Vernon, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Surgery
Cascadia Eye is pleased to introduce Andrew Sumnicht, MD, our newest expert ophthalmologist. Formerly at a large Seattle vision clinic, Dr. Sumnicht joins our local, independent practice starting in August. He is skilled at comprehensive medical eye care and specializes in cataract surgery, including complex cases with multifocal and toric lenses. Dr. Sumnicht is board-certified… Read More
2023 “Excellence in Education” Scholarship Winners
Posted in Anacortes, Bellingham, Events, Mount Vernon, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
Announcing the three scholarship winners for our 20th annual “Excellence in Education” award! We were inspired by their academic achievements, outstanding extracurriculars, and drive to be thoughtful and give back to their local communities. All three have impressive resumes that reflect their hard work and dedication as well as a strong character that we feel… Read More
Roy Gordon, OD, Joins Cascadia Eye
Posted in Contact lenses, Eye Exam, Medical, Practice News, Whidbey
Dr. Roy Gordon joins Cascadia Eye in February 2023 with specialty training in ocular disease, post-operative care, and contact lens fittings. Dr. Gordon received his optometry degree from the University of Missouri St. Louis, and has affiliations with the Optometric Physicians of Washington and the American Optometric Association. Dr. Gordon has been in private practice… Read More
Whidbey Vision Care Merges with Cascadia Eye
Posted in Eye-Opening, Medical, Optical, Practice News, Whidbey
Whidbey Vision Care, formerly owned by Chris Gaustad, OD, recently merged with Cascadia Eye, owned by Dan Siapco, MD, Carlindo Pereira, MD and Charles Maddux, MD. Adding Roy Gordon, OD (previously with Whidbey Vision Care) allows the doctor team at Cascadia Eye to offer increased eye care availability to the whole of Whidbey Island and… Read More
Free RLE Q&A Night
Posted in Events, Practice News
Do you want to be less dependent on glasses and contact lenses? Learn more about achieving customized vision correction with Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) at this event hosted by our experienced surgeon, Dr. Carlindo Pereira. You will find out what RLE really is, have the chance to ask questions, and find out whether you are… Read More
2023 “Excellence in Education” Scholarship – Now Accepting Applications
Posted in Bellingham, Events, Mount Vernon, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
Cascadia Eye is pleased to announce our 20th annual $1,000 “Excellence in Education” scholarship opportunity! High school senior students in our service areas with a G.P.A. of 3.25 or better who plan to attend full-time programs at any trade school, college or university with no limitation to study focus or major are welcome to submit an application.
Free Vision Screening
Posted in Anacortes, Bellingham, Events, Mount Vernon, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
Cascadia Eye’s vision clinic staff teams up with Cascadia Surgical, Cascadia Eyewear and Eyewitness Missions, as well as the North Cascade Cares and many other medical professionals around our area to provide yearly free vision screening events. We encourage those who are under-insured, not insured, or have extreme financial difficulty to come to the free… Read More
Our Coupeville Clinic is moving!
Posted in Contact lenses, Events, Eye Exam, Optical, Practice News, Whidbey
Our Coupeville clinic is moving this October! Cascadia Eye will remain as your friendly, local comprehensive eye care clinic and optical center, but will see you in an updated and newly renovated new space with a modern and cozy feel. It is just two blocks east of our Birch Ave. location. You will continue to… Read More
Cascadia Eye Reaching Out Via TV-Streaming
Posted in Bellingham, Events, Mount Vernon, Optical, Practice News, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood, Whidbey
Cascadia Eye wants to reach you with our new TV-streaming commercial! Luckily for you, you don’t have to wait to see it. You can watch it right here! (Video has sound) Our TV-Streaming video also reminds you to see an eye doctor Seeing your eye doctor regularly is important and can make a big difference… Read More
